Aeroflex 8210A-2-5 Manuel utilisateur

Model 8210A-2-5 IM-377

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Manual Rev. 01-10

Firmware Version 1.00

Operation & Installation Manual

SmartStepProgrammable Attenuator/Switch Controller

(Model 8210A-2-5)

This documentation may not be reproduced in any form, for any

purpose unless authorized in writing by Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc.

Frederick, Maryland

2003 - 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................................4

1-1. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1-2. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1-3. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1-4. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION................................................................................................................................................... 5

1-5. RESHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

1-6. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................ 5

1-7. RELATED MANUALS..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1-8. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD)..................................................................................................................... 6

1-9. ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................................ 6

1-10. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 6

1-11. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................ 6

2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

3. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS.....................................................................................................................................................8

4. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................................................9

4-1. RACKMOUNTING........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

4-2. CONFIGURING THE 8210A-2-5 HARDWARE.............................................................................................................................. 9

5. SERIAL (RS-232, RS-422 & RS-488) OPERATION ..........................................................................................................10

5-1. SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS SETTINGS..............................................................................................................................10-11

5-2. SERIAL OPERATION...............................................................................................................................................................11-12

5-3 RS-232 OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

5-4. RS-422/RS-488 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

6. DEVICE INTERFACE BUS (DIB) .......................................................................................................................................15

6-1. GENERAL OPERATION................................................................................................................................................................ 15

6-2. DIB CONNECTOR.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

7. CONFIGURING & USING THE 8210A-2-5........................................................................................................................17

7-1. MANUFACTURING SELECT SWITCH SW3............................................................................................................................... 17

7-2. CONFIGURATION FUNDAMENTALS........................................................................................................................................ 17

7-3. DEVICE PROTOCOLS..............................................................................................................................................................17-18

7-4. THE VIRTUAL ATTENUATOR.................................................................................................................................................... 18

7-5. ATTENUATOR GROUPS.........................................................................................................................................................18-19

7-6. THE VIRTUAL SWITCH................................................................................................................................................................ 19

7-7. STATUS REPORTING...............................................................................................................................................................19-20

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7-8. GENERAL SYNTAX STRUCTURE .............................................................................................................................................. 20

7-8.1. SYNTAX OF QUERIES....................................................................................................................................................... 20

7-8.2. SYNTAX OF COMMANDS................................................................................................................................................. 21

7-8.3. OUTPUT DATA FORMAT.................................................................................................................................................. 22

7-8.4. NOTATIONAL CONVENTION .......................................................................................................................................... 22

7-9. 488.2 COMMON COMMANDS ................................................................................................................................................23-24

7-10. DEVICE ASSIGNMENT & CONFIGURATION COMMANDS ...........................................................................................25-27

7-11. ATTENUATOR ASSIGNMENT COMMANDS .......................................................................................................................... 28

7-12. ATTENUATOR CONTROL COMMANDS ............................................................................................................................29-31

7-13. SWITCH ASSIGNMENT COMMANDS...................................................................................................................................... 32

7-14. SWITCH CONTROL COMMANDS............................................................................................................................................. 33

7-15. GROUP ASSIGNMENT COMMANDS........................................................................................................................................ 34

7-16. MACRO COMMANDS................................................................................................................................................................. 35

7-17. MEMORY COMMANDS.............................................................................................................................................................. 36

7-18. MISC COMMANDS.................................................................................................................................................................37-38

7-19. DEVICE INTERFACE BUS CONTROL COMMANDS.............................................................................................................. 38

7-20. BASE PROTOCOL COMMANDS................................................................................................................................................ 39

7-21. STEP ATTENUATOR PROTOCOL COMMANDS................................................................................................................40-41

7-22. SWITCH PROTOCOL COMMANDS........................................................................................................................................... 42

9. PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES.................................................................................................43

EXAMPLE 1. SINGLE ATTENUATOR................................................................................................................................................. 43

EXAMPLE 2: ULTIPLE ATTENUATORS............................................................................................................................................ 43

EXAMPLE 3: VRTUAL ATTENUATOR.............................................................................................................................................. 44

EXAMPLE 4: ATTENUATOR GROUPS.............................................................................................................................................. 45

EXAMPLE 5: MULTIPLE VIRTUAL ATTENUATORS WITH GROUP............................................................................................. 46

EXAMPLE 6: SINGLE SPDT SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................... 47

EXAMPLE 7: MULTIPLE SPDT SWITCHES (VIRTUAL SWITCH) .................................................................................................. 47

EXAMPLE 8: MULTIPLE SP4T SWITCHES (VIRTUAL SWITCH) .................................................................................................. 48

EXAMPLE 9: USING MACROS TO SIMPLIFY PROGRAMMING MULTIPLE RF SWITCHES..................................................... 49

10. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................................50

11. APPLICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................................50

12. ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................................................50

13. CONTACTINGAEROFLEX / WEINSCHEL ....................................................................................................................51

14. AEROFLEX / WEINSCHEL WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................51

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1-1 PURPOSE: This manual contains setup and operation information for the

Aeroflex/Weinschel’s Model 8210A-2-5 SmartStep™Programmable Attenuator/

Switch Controller. The manual also provides component location, reference

designators, part numbers, and nomenclature to identify all the assemblies and sub-

assemblies of the Attenuator Unit.

1-2 SCOPE: This manual is to be used in conjunction with the operation and

maintenance of the Model 8210A-2-5 SmartStep™ Programmable Attenuator/Switch

Controller. The manual also provides a general description; applications; and general

maintenance procedures to maintain the controller.

1-3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: Aeroflex/Weinschel’s Model 8210A-2-5 SmartStep Programmable

Attenuator/Switch Controller (Figure 1) is designed to interface with Weinschel’s line of SmartStep programmable

attenuators and represents a new concept in device control applications for bench test and subsystem designs. The

8210A-2-5 provides a high-level interface from a standard RS-232/RS-422/RS485 communications interface to the

SmartStep’s serial Driver Interface Bus.

The Device Interface Bus (DIB) is a system for connecting a number of relatively low-speed I/O devices to a host,

providing a simple, uniform, and inexpensive way to control a variety of devices via a single port. The DIB is based on

the two-wire I2C serial bus and several software protocol layers that allow the Model 8210A-2-5 to address up to 125

peripheral devices, with serial data rates of up to 100 KHz. The DIB may also be used to supply DC power to the

devices, resulting in a simple, low-cost interconnection system.

Figure 1. Model 8210A-2-5 Front Panel

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1-4. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION: Upon unpacking the equipment, retain the shipping container and packing

material for future shipment for recalibration. Perform the following initial inspection:

a. Carefully look at the outside of the shipping container for discoloration, stains, charring, or other signs of

exposure to excessive heat, moisture, or liquid chemicals. Check for any physical damage to the shipping

container such as dents, snags, rips, crushed sections or areas, or similar signs of excessive shock or

careless handling.

b. With the equipment and any accessory package removed from the shipping container, check each item

against the packing list or Items Supplied List. If any items are missing, contact the Weinschel Corporation

Customer Service Department.

c. Carefully inspect the equipment looking for dents, deep scratches, damaged or loose connector, or any other

d. signs of physical abuse or careless handling. If damage is found, forward an immediate request to the

delivering carrier to perform an inspection and prepare a concealed-damage report. DO NOT destroy any

packing material until it has been examined by an agent of the carrier. Concurrently, report the nature and

extent of damage to Weinschel Corporation, giving equipment model and serial numbers, so that necessary

action can be taken. Under U.S. shipping regulations, damage claims must be collected by the consignee;

DO NOT return the equipment to Aeroflex/Weinschel until a claim for damages has been established.

1-5. RESHIPMENT: Use the best packaging materials available to protect the unit during storage or reshipment.

When possible, use the original packing container and cushioning material. If the original packing materials are not

available, use the following procedure:

a. Wrap the storage cases in sturdy paper or plastic;

b. Place the wrapped storage cases in a strong shipping container and place a layer of shock-absorbing material

(3/4 inch minimum thickness) around all sides of the unit to provide a firm cushion and to prevent movement

inside the container.

c. If shipping the unit for service, attach a tag to indicate:

1. model and serial numbers

2. service required

3. description of malfunction

4. return address

5. authorization to conduct repairs

6. return authorization number

d. Thoroughly seal the shipping container and mark it FRAGILE. Ship to:

Aeroflex / Weinschel, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service Department

5305 Spectrum Drive

Frederick, MD 21703-7362

or to an authorized sales representative.

1-6. STORAGE: Storage of the Model 8210A-2-5 SmartStep™Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller is

possible for extended periods without incurring damage to internal circuitry if the 8210A-2-5 Series is packaged

according to the instructions above. The safe limits for storage environment are as follows:

Temperature: 67° to +167 °F (-55° to +75 °C)

Humidity: less than 95% without condensation

Altitude: Up to 40,000 feet

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1-7. RELATED MANUALS: The following manuals contain information that may be used in conjunction with this

manual to operate, service, or calibrate this instrument.

Manual Title

H4-1 and H4-2 Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers Cataloging Handbook

1-8. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE: The equipment documented in this manual contains certain

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) components or parts. Therefore, certain procedures/steps are identified by

the use of the symbol . . This symbol is used in two ways:

CAUTION

All procedures and/or steps identified as must be followed exactly as written and according to

accepted ESDS device handling procedures. Failure to comply WILL RESULT in ESDS damage.

a. When the ESDS symbol is placed between a paragraph number and title , all of that

paragraph, including all subparagraphs, is considered ESDS device handling procedure.

b. When the ESDS symbol is placed between a procedure/step number and the text , all of

that procedure is considered an ESDS device handling procedure.

1-9. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS: The following list contains abbreviations used throughout this manual.

Abbreviations and acronyms that are not listed conform to MIL-STD-12D.

DUT Device Under Test

ESDS Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive

DIB Device Interface Bus

TBD To Be Determined

1-10. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: The Model 8210A-2-5 Programmable Attenuator/Switch Controller and all

related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and procedures before any operation

and/or service. Refer to the SAFETY SUMMARY located at the beginning of this manual for a summary of safety

information and procedures. Following these simple safety precautions will ensure safe operation and service of the

Attenuator Unit.

1-11. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: This instrument performs best within its specifications when operated

within a controlled environment having an ambient temperature of 0°± 50°C, Relative Humidity of up to 95% non

condensing, and a altitude of less than 40,000 feet. Operating beyond these limits can affect the accuracy and

performance of the instrument and damage internal circuitry.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS:

DC Input Connector: 2.5mm barrel style

Requirements: +5 Vdc @ 375 mA

Driver Interface Connector: 14-pin 0.025" square post header @ 0.1"

centers. Mates with AMP 746285-2 or equivalent.

Signals : SDA serial data

SDC serial clock

VDC DC supply voltage

GND ground

VDC Output current: 2 A maximum

Maximum cable length: 10 Meters (1000 pF maximum capacitance)

Data Transfer Rate: 100 KHz

Environmental Operating Temperature: 0 to +50°C

Storage Temperature: 67° to +167 °F (-55° to +75°C)

Humidity: 95%

Altitude: 40,000’ (12,192M)

RS-232 Bus(1) Connector: 9-pin male D

Signals: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND

Baud Rates: 2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400

Data Bits: 8

Handshaking: None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Parity: None, Odd, Even

Indicators: Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive)

RS-422 Bus(2) &

RS-485 Bus(3) Connector: 9-pin male D

Signals: TXD+, TDX-, RXD+, RTX-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS

Baud Rates: 2400, 9600, 19200, and 38400

Data Bits: 8

Handshaking: None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Parity: None, Odd, Even

Indicators: Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive Active)

NOTES: 1. RS-232 can be used with standard PC serial port for short and medium distances (up to approximately 50 ft).

2. RS-422, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) & optimized as a single node protocol, typically with one device

connected to a single port.

3. RS-485, designed for very long distance communications (4000 ft) & optimized for multi-drop connections that can used to

create a low cost network.

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3. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

Note: All dimensions are given in mm (inches) and are maximum, unless specified.

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4. INSTALLATION:

4-1. MOUNTING: Each SmartStep Interface is supplied with four 4-40 UNC-2B mounting holes located on bottom

side of the housing. Screw penetration into housing is 3/16" maximum. See paragraph 3 for mounting location.

4-2 CONFIGURING THE 8210A-2-5 HARDWARE: Figure 2 and the following steps are provided as a guideline in

connecting up the Model 8210A-2-5 and its associated system components.

Figure 2. Sample Interconnection Diagram

a. Setup the RS-232/422/485 Communications options for your application using paragraph 5-1 and

Figure 3.

b. Connect the desired controller to the Model 8210A-2-5-X’s bus connector. For specific connector details

reference the following:

Model Bus Type Paragraph

8210A-2-5-2 RS-232 5-3

8210A-2-5-2 RS-422/485 5-4

c. Using the interconnect cable (P/N 193-8013) supplied with the Model 8210A-2-5, connect the SmartStep

Attenuator or other device to the Model 8210A-2-5’s Driver Interface connector. For specific Device

Interface connector details, refer to paragraph 6-2. Refer to paragraph 7 to order additional interface

cables and other accessories for connecting multiple attenuators or other devices to the 8210A-2-5.

d. Connect a +5 V Power Supply to the Model 8210A-2-5’s DC IN +5V Input Connector which is located on

the Model 8210A-2-5 front panel (Figure 1), is a standard 2.5mm barrel style DC jack. Refer to

specifications for exact power requirements.

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5. SERIAL (RS-232, RS-232 & RS-485) OPERATION:

5-1. SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS SETTINGS: The Serial Communications options are programmed via an internal 8

position DIP switch SW1 which is located on the rear panel. The switch is shared between the two functions, with

SW1-1 controlling the selection. When SW1-1 is OFF, the remaining switches are used fro other configurations.

Likewise, when SW1-1 is ON, the switches are used to select the various serial options, including baud rate, parity,

and handshaking. Refer to Figure 4 for switch location. To configure the serial communications parameters, select

the appropriate switch setting using the table located in below (Figure 3).

SW1 Serial Serial Parameters

1 SP Mode Select

On = Serial parameters

Off = GPIB address

2 Echo Echo Echo Enable

On = Echo received data

Off = No echo

3 HndshkSel Handshaking Select

On = RTS/CTS

Off = XON/XOFF

4 HndshkEna Handshake Enable

On = Enabled

Off = Disabled

5 ParitySel Parity Select

On = Odd

Off = Even

6 ParityEna Parity Enable

On = Enabled

Off = Disabled

BR1

BR2

BaudRate Select (see below)

BaudRate Select

BR1 BR0 RATE

0 0 2400

0 1 9600

1 0 19200

1 1 38400

Figure 3. Internal Dip Switch

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